Which outfit do YOU like for my Les Paul?

BostonGuitar · 10-26-2010, 05:38 PM

Which outfit do YOU like for my Les Paul? :

#1 Rare Stock 57 black look with Pickguard:

#2 Stock 57 cream look with Pickguard:

#3 "Snowy White" 57 black look SANS pickguard:

#4 "Duane Style" 57 cream look SANS pickguard and poker chip:

RobP · 10-26-2010, 06:01 PM

...gonna go with option 1! I've been stuck looking at that first pic for about 10 min

TheJrAce · 10-26-2010, 06:10 PM

Ive never seen a GT like pix 1, so i say be different, choice 1 for me.

weirdotis · 10-26-2010, 06:27 PM

I like #1 the best, but the Duane style would be my second choice.

Tim Plains · 10-26-2010, 06:28 PM

Option 2 but with all four reflectors.

LeftyF2003 · 10-26-2010, 06:37 PM

I like Duane style but with poker chip (ala Duane pic above).

Kinetic · 10-26-2010, 06:47 PM

option 4.
I like to show as much front face as possible. Which means the pickguard has to go.

EasyAce · 10-26-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BostonGuitar

Which outfit do YOU like for my Les Paul? :

#1 Rare Stock 57 black look with Pickguard:

#2 Stock 57 cream look with Pickguard:

#3 "Snowy White" 57 black look SANS pickguard:

#4 "Duane Style" 57 cream look SANS pickguard and poker chip:

I'm stuck between numbers One and Two.

(Notice you have a little Mike Bloomfield in you---mismatched knobs!

)

planks · 10-26-2010, 07:25 PM

Option 4 but with black pickup rings.

KenG · 10-26-2010, 09:36 PM

All are OK but I detest mis-matched knobs! WTF is up with that anyway? Can't people tell they're for different PUs without making them different? Can't peek down to see or see where they're reaching perhaps. Hell I can look around plenty while I'm playing.
The MM knobs are what kills the Joe Bonamassa LP for me, other than that, I rather like the black plastic on the goldtop.
I alos love the classic look (AKA '57)

solger · 10-26-2010, 09:57 PM

option 4 with the poker chip and 4 reflectors

neju02 · 10-27-2010, 01:19 AM

HI,

Duane Style with Chip or with Pickguard.
For me black doesn`t go very well with the creamy GT.

BTW it looks like your one has signinficant darkened over time.
Shade under the PG and Pokerchip. Thought this couldn`t happen any more
with the new nitro formula.

Greetings
Frank

zontar · 10-27-2010, 01:44 AM

Well, I'm already on record as preferring black parts to cream--so shouldn't be a surprise what I voted for.

mono · 10-27-2010, 06:11 AM

They are all killer looks, but don't mismatch your control knobs!!!

I like a la Duane the most.

six-string · 10-27-2010, 06:47 AM

option 4= naked! whoo hoo!

X–Ray · 10-27-2010, 07:10 AM

Skydog style...

with my Goldies – always removed as much plastic as possible: bye-bye pick guard and poker chip

also, cream pup rings – did not want anything to pull the eye away from the gold finish

why obstruct the beauty of a gold finish by cluttering it up with plastic, regardless of the plastic's color? imo

plus, i would put (amber or gold, same as with the selector switch knob if i went with amber) speed knobs on it,
not just for looks, but in my case, from a functional perspective, i seem to operate their design best...

okay, that is what i would do and have done

as for you, BostonGuitar, i would be flattered if in your wisdom, you were a copy cat

curious as to what you decide and viewing future photos...

you have got the guitar, the rest is icing on the top!

good luck :~)

SGMM · 10-27-2010, 08:56 AM

#4....classy....very!!

cooljuk · 10-27-2010, 10:44 AM

That cream jackplate is jumping out at me now. Gotta get a black one.

btw - I like the pickguard shadow. It gives it character. It'll go well with any checking that may or may not happen later.

lazz · 10-27-2010, 10:51 AM

pic 1 looks like the joe bonamassa sig guitar,i like it

HellRot · 10-27-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazz

pic 1 looks like the joe bonamassa sig guitar,i like it

LongBeach · 10-27-2010, 12:01 PM

#1.......the end

{FzS}BLACKMAGICK · 10-27-2010, 01:04 PM

Go crazy, get a silver pg.

BostonGuitar · 10-27-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by {FzS}BLACKMAGICK

Go crazy, get a silver pg.

SykesStyle?

EasyAce · 10-27-2010, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenG

All are OK but I detest mis-matched knobs! WTF is up with that anyway? Can't people tell they're for different PUs without making them different? Can't peek down to see or see where they're reaching perhaps. Hell I can look around plenty while I'm playing.
The MM knobs are what kills the Joe Bonamassa LP for me, other than that, I rather like the black plastic on the goldtop.
I alos love the classic look (AKA '57)

The mismatched knobs didn't exactly kill this man (to the best of my knowledge, the guitar had those mismatches when he acquired it in a swap for a '54 goldtop and $100 and he simply didn't bother changing them) . . .

. . . and the VOS version of his tribute LP (the only one I'd consider buying if I had the money, I've gotten to play one and it sounds and feels the way a classic Les Paul ought to sound and feel) isn't exactly murdered by the mismatch, either . . .

LPCollector · 10-27-2010, 10:58 PM

Does this make me look fat?

fretboarder · 10-27-2010, 11:15 PM

definatky number one but id have all gold knobs.

BostonGuitar · 10-28-2010, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPCollector

Does this make me look fat?

Dude... Really? Comparing me to a chick? I am just curious of consensus opinion. I already made the change to outfit #1 just a week ago and will stick with it till I am sick of it. It just inspired me to see who else might share my view, or if not, which look they liked.

Sorry if it seemed vain, but my choice was made before the poll, I assure you...

LPCollector · 10-28-2010, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BostonGuitar

Dude... Really? Comparing me to a chick? I am just curious of consensus opinion. I already made the change to outfit #1 just a week ago and will stick with it till I am sick of it. It just inspired me to see who else might share my view, or if not, which look they liked.

Sorry if it seemed vain, but my choice was made before the poll, I assure you...

Oh my brother, I was NOT making fun of you in the least.

I took that shot of my CR0 a while back and this thread title just reminded me of my pic...no more no less.
I was trying to be silly.
Sorry.

kingedb · 10-28-2010, 08:39 AM

I like cream with gold. I don't like the reflectors either. My R6 is currently guardless.

doitforvangogh · 10-28-2010, 09:03 AM

#4, but with open coils.

View Poll Results: Which outfit do YOU like for my Les Paul?
#1 Rare Stock '57 black look with Pickguard:	39	36.11%
#2 Stock '57 cream look with Pickguard:	35	32.41%
#3 "Snowy White" '57 black look SANS Pickguard:	10	9.26%
#4 "Duane Style" '57 cream look SANS Pickguard and poker chip:	26	24.07%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 108. You may not vote on this poll

10-26-2010, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
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RobP Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,892 Thanks: 124 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Which outfit do YOU like for my Les Paul? ...gonna go with option 1! I've been stuck looking at that first pic for about 10 min

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Kinetic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 827 Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Which outfit do YOU like for my Les Paul? option 4. I like to show as much front face as possible. Which means the pickguard has to go.

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KenG Die Hard LP Man Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Posts: 3,331 Thanks: 17 Thanked 39 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Which outfit do YOU like for my Les Paul? All are OK but I detest mis-matched knobs! WTF is up with that anyway? Can't people tell they're for different PUs without making them different? Can't peek down to see or see where they're reaching perhaps. Hell I can look around plenty while I'm playing. The MM knobs are what kills the Joe Bonamassa LP for me, other than that, I rather like the black plastic on the goldtop. I alos love the classic look (AKA '57) __________________ If you can keep your head while all about you lose theirs,.... you obviously haven't grasped the situation!! GEAR 2010 CS 50th Aniversary R0 V2 from Guitar Works 2012 CS R8 Iced Tea from Eddie's Guitars 2010 CS R7 Gold Top from Eddies's Guitars POD HD500 VOX Valvetronix VT30

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solger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which outfit do YOU like for my Les Paul? option 4 with the poker chip and 4 reflectors

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neju02 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: near Cologne/Germany Posts: 244 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Which outfit do YOU like for my Les Paul? HI, Duane Style with Chip or with Pickguard. For me black doesn`t go very well with the creamy GT. BTW it looks like your one has signinficant darkened over time. Shade under the PG and Pokerchip. Thought this couldn`t happen any more with the new nitro formula. Greetings Frank

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